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In Honor of National Biscuit Day, Our 22 Best Biscuit Recipes

In Honor of National Biscuit Day, Our 22 Best Biscuit Recipes

By Nina Friend

Updated May 14, 2018

Biscuits are a beautiful thing. Sweet or savory, they can be eaten plain or slathered with butter and jam. There are tiny biscuits and enormous biscuits, ones so rich they make you feel sick and ones that are so light they feel kind of healthy.While buttermilk biscuits contain an obvious extra ingredient, most biscuits get their fluff from baking powder or baking soda. Thanks to this leavening agent, the dough can be thrown right into the oven — they don’t need to rise before baking. All the quicker to get them onto your plate.Here are our 22 best biscuit recipes, covering everything from breakfast to dessert.

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Sweet Potato Biscuits

Tanya Holland’s sweet potato biscuits are tender and savory. Drizzle them with some honey to really make the flavors pop.

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Pull-Apart Salt-and-Pepper Biscuits

Christina Holmes

This recipe proves that salt and pepper can go a really long way in bringing flavor to a dish. Plus, adding buttermilk doesn’t hurt.

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Szechuan-Style Breakfast Biscuits

Abby Hocking

Stephanie Izard calls her biscuit breakfast sandwich “This Little Piggy Went to China.” The biscuits are made with cheddar and scallions, and the combination of fried egg, blackberries, and maple syrup Szechuan Chile Sauce is like none other.

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Strawberry Crème Fraîche Biscuits

JOHN KERNICK

This sweet and fruity spin on biscuits utilizes strawberries two ways. (And a third if you also add some fresh strawberries on the side.)

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Herb-Gruyère Biscuits

While this recipe calls for thyme, sage, and Gruyère, feel free to experiment with other herbs and cheeses, like rosemary or chives with cheddar or parmesan.

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Spicy Thai Coconut Mini Biscuits

© Christina Holmes

Aside from being absolutely adorable, these mini biscuits have a ton of flavor, too. The red curry paste and coconut milk make them an ideal cocktail party hors d'oeuvre.

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Crème Fraîche Biscuits

These biscuits use Crème Fraîche in place of buttermilk for that extra fluff factor.

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Buttermilk Biscuits with Salty Sorghum Butter

Eva Kolenko

For his buttermilk biscuits, chef Joe Kindred sifts the flour to ensure a light consistency.

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Skillet Buttermilk Biscuits

© CON POULOS

Aside from how great they taste, the best part about this recipe is that you can serve the biscuits straight out of the skillet, which makes for a beautifully rustic presentation.

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Oversize Breakfast Biscuits

While these biscuits might taste similar to other buttermilk renditions, their size is sure to impress.

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Buttermilk-Parmesan Biscuits

Food & Wine

These flaky biscuits offer the perfect balance of cheese and herbs. And with just a touch of sugar, they’re just the right amount of sweet.

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Whole-Wheat Buttermilk Biscuits

They’re whole wheat, so they’re healthy, right?

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Blueberry Cobbler with Honey Biscuits

Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to a bowl-full of this blueberry cobbler, and you’ll be in biscuit heaven.

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Dill-Seed Biscuits

The dill seeds add both taste and texture, making a plain biscuit so much more exciting.

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Black Pepper Biscuits with Bourbon-Molasses Butter

Of course Bobby Flay has the most delicious, decadent biscuits recipe, complete with loads of black pepper and an unbeatable bourbon-molasses butter.

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Bacon Biscuits with Roasted Apple Butter

Bacon + Apple = Love

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Skillet Biscuit Pot Pie

A one-pot, drool-worthy dinner that transforms chicken pot pie into a stew-like dish that’s crazily easy to make.

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Campfire Biscuit S’mores

The classic s’more gets an outdoors-y twist with these chocolate chip biscuit sandwiches that are held together by raspberry jam and smoky marshmallows.

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Cardamom-Vanilla Biscuits

© Christina Holmes

These cardamom and vanilla biscuits pack a unique punch. They make for an unexpected flavor pairing that’s likely to wow brunch guests!

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Sweet Lemon-Poppy Biscuits

Like a crunchy, crumbly version of a lemon poppyseed muffin. These are great with a side of jam or a topping of vanilla glaze.

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Mexican Street Corn Drop Biscuits

© Christina Holmes

These chunky biscuits are made of corn, Cotija cheese, cilantro, and lime.

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Skillet Biscuits with Berries

This summer dessert combines warm berries, caramelized biscuits, and cold whipped cream. Is there anything better? We think not.

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